Career changer for retraining as a switch attendant

We have a variety of important professions for which special knowledge is necessary. That is why we rely on people who want to reorientate and develop professionally, for example after a parental period. Already during retraining you get an attractive salary. After the cross entrance, you work with your colleagues at eye level. As a switchguard: you work in the mechanical control. From there, you can navigate the train traffic and thus ensure a safe, punctual and smooth train operation. At 09.10.2025 we are looking for you as a switchboard:in (w/m/d) at DB InfraGO AG for the ranking station Mannheim. This is what awaits you in retraining: Retraining takes about three months, takes place full-time and consists of theoretical and practical classes The three-month training takes place mainly in Cologne and Hamburg-Maschen, your later site is Mannheim's ranking station The training classes consist of about 12 to 16 participants After successful examination to:the switchboard:you will receive an unlimited contract

After your retraining, you take the following activities: As a switchboarder: you are responsible for the safe and timely execution of maneuvering trips in the maneuvering station Mannheim on a mechanical control unit You set roads (travel, switches, signals) for trains and ensure safe transport of goods In addition, you are responsible for the issue, delivery and transmission of service messages and schedule notifications Communication and coordination with colleagues in the Stellwerk and the Rangierbahnhof station are your everyday work The control and monitoring of the tracks and the blocking of the tracks in case of malfunctions complete your task field

Your profile: You have at least one (qualified) primary school degree or a comparable school degree Even in challenging situations, you keep quiet and keep an overview Team skills characterizes you and you like to take responsibility The willingness to shiftwork (night, weekend, holiday work) is present, but your own work-life balance is not too short

Applications for already trained softeners are also welcome. This is important to us: Our claim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities for entry with us, both with equal suitability. We actively promote diversity and cooperation in our teams. We appreciate any application, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, world view, disability, age, duration of unemployment, sexual orientation and identity. Benefits: You will receive up to 16 free journeys per year within Germany and additional fare for your friends and family. You benefit from discounts in the areas of shopping, leisure, travel and web services. The monthly changing offers include, for example, mobile telephony contracts, insurance companies, electricity rates, discounts in hotel chains, fashion and lifestyle. You can be sure of a long-term perspective through your firm working relationship in a future-oriented group. JOBV1_EN